Extender RF 2x

Extends a super-telephoto lens’ focal length by 2x, so that an 800mm focal length, for example, becomes 1600mm. The extra reach makes it possible to get larger close-ups with the original camera resolution.

  • Dust and drip resistance design with white heat-shield coating
  • Supports high-precision AF
  • Excellent Flare and Ghosting Reduction

High Image Quality

A large aperture lens placed near the image sensor, the use of high-refractive, low-dispersion glass, and three cemented lenses that minimise air contact surface suppress field curvature, lens aberration and flare and ghosting, hence optimising corner-to-corner image quality.

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Strength & Reliability

The lens features a vibration- and impact-resistant structure with a dust- and drip-resistant design, ready to withstand nature, motorsports, and other harsh professional and advanced shooting scenes.

Supporting heavy lenses is all in a day’s work for its robust, durable body.

AF Support

Shooting at super-long focal lengths means a shallower depth-of-field, which can make focusing tricky. On the Extender RF 2x, built-in microprocessors communicate with the lens, achieving high-precision AF over an area as large as up to 100% x 100% (horizontal x vertical) of the focal plane* helping you to lock focus on your subjects more easily. 

*Actual AF area depends on the lens, extender, and camera body.

Lens Compatibility

Lenses Compatible with
Extender RF 2x
After attaching Extender RF 2x
Focal Length Max Aperture Autofocus Coverage
(Approx. Horizontal × Vertical)
EOS R3/R6 II/R8 EOS R5/R6 EOS R7/R10/R50 EOS R/RP
RF400mm f/2.8L IS USM 800mm f/5.6 100% x 100%4 100% x 100%4 100% x 100%4 88% x 100%
RF600mm f/4L IS USM 1200mm f/8 100% x 100%4 100% x 100%4 100% x 100%4 88% x 100%
RF600mm f/11 IS STM 1200mm f/22 40% × 60% 40% × 60% 60% × 80% 40% × 60%
RF800mm f/5.6L IS USM 1600mm f/11 80% × 80% 80% × 80% 100% x 100%4 80% × 80%
RF800mm f/11 IS STM 1600mm f/22 40% × 60% 40% × 60% 60% × 80% 40% × 60%
RF1200mm f/8L IS USM 2400mm f/16 40% × 60% 40% × 60% 60% × 80% 40% × 60%
RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM 200-600mm f/5.6 100% x 100%4 100% x 100%4 100% x 100%4 88% x 100%
RF100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM 200-800mm f/11-16 40% × 60% 40% × 60% 60% × 80% 40% × 60%
RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM 600-1000mm3 f/11-14 100% x 100%4 80% × 80% 100% x 100%4 40% × 60%
RF200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM 400-1600mm f/13-18 40% × 60% 40% × 60% 60% × 80% 40% × 60%

1 The supported autofocus area range will vary depending on the camera and lens combination.
2 Requires EOS R3/R5/R6 II/R6/R8/R7/R bodies and compatible lenses for optimal dustproof and waterproof capability. Use in rain is not recommended.
3 When used with the RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM, the lens zoom operation range is limited to 300-500mm.
4 Applies when subject is detected, approximately 90% (horizontal) x 100% (vertical) otherwise.

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